Join us as we celebrate STEM across Northern Australia with a panel discussion with experts, university academics, scientists, and STEM educators. Northern Australia constitutes over 53% of Australia’s landmass, and 5.3% of the National population. We have an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 16% compared to 3.8% nationally. 78% of this land is…
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National Science Week Launch and Awards 2024
The launch of National Science Week in South Australia will take place together with the presentation of the 2024 Citizen Science Awards, 2024 Unsung Hero of Science Communication Award, and the 2024 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards. The evening is presented by the SA National Science Week committee, Australian Institute of Policy & Science, Department for…
South Australia’s Mesophotic Reefs – New teaching resource
Transport your learners to the little known and rarely studied mesophotic reefs in South Australia’s Marine Parks within the Great Southern Reef. Using new video footage taken during scientific surveys, be the first to experience the amazing life that lives in the twilight zone. Connected to the 2024 National Science Weeks school theme Species Survival…
Why can’t we agree on dinner?
Have you ever wondered why we can’t just agree on what to eat for dinner? Well, our food choices and how we sense and interact with food can be influenced by many factors, including our genetics, emotions, personalities, taste buds, diets, and even the environment where we eat. In this masterclass, we will discuss how…
Science Explorers
Join an engaging and educational event, “Science Explorers” at SKCC. This event aims to inspire young minds, foster a passion for science, and encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills among children aged 5-12 years. This is a facilitated science event run by passionate trainers, which includes: Interactive exhibits & demonstrations covering various scientific disciplines, including…
Ghost Trees at the NFSA
Immerse yourself in the endangered Rushworth Forest on the lands of the Ngurai-illam Wurrung people in Victoria: soar through the canopy, tunnel underground and gaze up at ancient tree trunks recreated from real-world environmental data in this mesmerising, surround-sound audiovisual experience. Bringing together science, data and audiovisual art, Ghost Trees offers a new way to connect to nature and…
AFP Takes Over Questacon
Join the Australian Federal Police at Questacon this National Science Week. Families, kids and adults alike will be able to team up with AFP Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) experts, who’ll provide an insight into what it’s like to work as a forensic or STEM expert with the AFP. Learn how to match fingerprints,…
Science in the Tap Room
Learn about the science behind brewing and distillation with some of FNQ’s premier regional producers. Enjoy an evening of trivia, laughs and the science behind your favourite tipple. Speakers include Rob Callin (Macalisters re beer) & Doug Thorpe (Narrow Tracks Distillery re rum), & Sam Kennis (Wolf Lane Distillery re rum).
Toowoomba North Provincial Cluster Schools Bioblitz
Invited student leaders from Toowoomba North Provincial Cluster are attending Highfield State Secondary College and local ecosystem ‘Charles and Motee Rogers Bushland Reserve’ to engage in environmentally focussed activities within school grounds and Toowoomba Regional Council Park, utilising a drone with thermal imaging to survey fauna within, learn about careers and safety of drones. Students…
Australia and the Antarctic Treaty
For over sixty years, Antarctica and the Southern Ocean have been governed and protected by the Antarctic Treaty System. Established in a time of heightened geopolitical tension and strong national interests, its key principles include the peaceful use of Antarctica, a ban on military activities, and a focus on scientific research. Australia has historically played…